Apr 22, 2015
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Toomey). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 99, nays 0, as follows…
John Cornyn
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John Cornyn is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2002. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership positions within the Senate, including serving as the Senate Minority Whip. Cornyn has focused on issues such as judicial appointments, immigration reform, and national security throughout his tenure. He is known for his strong support of conservative policies and has frequently aligned with the positions of former President Donald Trump.
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Apr 22, 2015
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz). The result was announced--yeas 97, nays 2, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 162 Leg.] YEAS--97 Alexander Ayotte Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I call up the following amendments en bloc: Klobuchar No. 296; Hoeven No. 299, as modified; Sullivan No. 279; Wicker No. 1126; Flake No. 294; Cassidy No. 308; Portman No. 1128; Brown No. 310; Brown No. 312; Heller No. 1122…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Minnesota and I be permitted to speak for up to 1 minute each prior to the vote on final passage. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senators Sullivan, Cassidy, Wicker, Klobuchar, and Portman each be recognized to speak for 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I withdraw my amendment No. 1120. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is withdrawn. Amendment No. 1124
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I ask for a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing no further debate, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall it pass? The bill (S. 984) was passed, as follows: S. 984 Be it enacted by the Senate…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I want to make clear that the first amendment we will vote on relative to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act will remove the Hyde amendment which is the longstanding, 39-year consensus that taxpayer funds will not be…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for 30 seconds to speak before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, it is over 100 days since the 114th Congress has been in session led by a new majority following the November election. This Chamber can point to significant accomplishments in this short period of time. Now, none of us is…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The New Congress
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, I will be back to speak further on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, but for now I yield to my friend and colleague, the chairman of the Finance Committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cotton). Under the previous…
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